For founders with a big vision who are ready to scale
Revenue and funding strategy
for mission-driven founders
Bringing top-tier consulting rigor to startups and nonprofits whose ideas have outgrown their business model.
Together we build the plan that funds the vision.
For founders with a big vision who are ready to scale
Revenue and funding strategy
for mission-driven founders
I bring top-tier consulting rigor to startups and nonprofits whose ideas have outgrown their business model.
Together we build the plan that funds the vision.
Aria's Background
Ex-Mckinsey
Ex-Nike
Ex-workato
Startup co-founder
($2M raised)
Founded a Nonprofit with $300K raised
Where you may be now
The question is no longer whether you are capable.
It is how scalable your business model is.
You may be carrying the weight of the decisions and the work, working on several exciting ideas or already running something that needs a clearer revenue strategy. We'll help you decide what to focus on, find out what customers want and take the next steps in a way that fits your goals and the time you have.
01 You're Growing fast but burning cash
People are excited and your offers are full, but revenue isn’t keeping up and the team is burning out.
02 You're Ready to raise
You already do great work and have a vision to scale. You need a funding strategy and a pitch that holds up with investors, donors or grantmakers.
03 Your Small team is doing big work
Your organization runs on passion and a few loyal funders, and you need a reliable plan for next year’s money.
Real World Results.
Case Study: Sacred Waters Sanctuary
From an audacious dream to incredible impact in year one.
As co-founder and Executive Director, I built the funding strategy from scratch
Secured early backing from a private foundation, plus donated operating space for the first year
Built a revenue mix of donations, memberships and service fees
Reached six figures in revenue in the first year
Grew to 120+ active members and $300K+ raised, with scholarships for more than half of members
We helped thousands connect with the healing power of consciousness practices and awarded life-changing scholarships to 50+ individuals.
What you’ll work toward in your first 90 days
The first 90 days focus on getting clear on where the money comes from, building the plan and materials to bring it in, and starting conversations with the right funders, with guidance at every step.
Progress depends on where you’re starting, how much time your team can give, and what we learn along the way.
Clarity on direction,
You know which parts of your vision to build now and which to set aside.
A clear picture of who funds you.
You know who your best customers, donors and investors are, and why they will say yes.
Economics that work.
You have a revenue model that shows where money comes from, what it costs to deliver, and what’s left to grow.
Pricing that sustains the team.
Your offers, memberships or programs are priced so the people doing the work are paid properly.
A funding plan.
You have a prioritized list of investors, donors or grantmakers, and a timeline for approaching them.
A story that lands.
You have a pitch or case for support that makes the right people lean in.
Focused priorities.
Your team has a short list of moves to make next quarter and a rhythm to stay on track.
How it unfolds
DIAGNOSE. Design. Deliver.
Our work follows a clear, step-by-step process. We meet for focused working sessions, you bring your numbers and your questions, and between calls I build the models, plans and materials you need to move.
Stage 1
Diagnose
Understanding where your money really comes from, where it leaks, and what’s holding you back.
Stage details
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
We review your revenue, costs, funding sources and team so you can see what’s working, what isn’t, and which levers to pull first.
Stage 2
Design
Turning that clarity into a revenue and funding plan.
Stage details
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
We shape your business model, pricing and funding mix, identify the investors, donors or grantmakers to approach, and build the pitch or case for support that brings them in.
Stage 3
Deliver
Putting the plan to work in your organization.
Stage details
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
We take the plan to real funders and customers, learn from their responses, refine as we go, and set a focused 90-day plan your team can run with.
Already underway? If you’ve already raised money or built a revenue model, bring what you have. We’ll start with the parts of your business that need the most attention.
"For anyone looking to advance their journey as an entrepreneur, I cannot recommend Aria Tau highly enough. Her comprehensive support and tailored guidance are rare finds."
"One of the biggest transformations for me was around sales. Aria taught me the psychology and philosophy behind sales in a way that felt authentic to who I am, and I actually started enjoying them."
"Aria gave me the clarity and structure I needed to step into my work with confidence. It truly feels like everything is beginning to open up."
HOW SUPPORT WORKS
Strategy you can act on.
You get a strategic partner who works alongside you. We decide together, I build what you need, and you leave every stage with something you can use.
Working sessions
Focused, live sessions with you and your key people. We work through your numbers, test ideas and make decisions in the room, so every meeting ends with clear next steps.
Support between calls
Questions don’t wait for the next meeting. Send a draft, a funder email or a tough decision and get a thoughtful response, so momentum doesn’t stall between sessions.
Decision-ready deliverables
Revenue models, funding plans, pitch decks, cases for support and pricing structures, built to the standard investors, boards and major donors expect. They’re yours to keep and use.
Access to my network
Where it fits, I’ll make introductions to the funders, advisors, lawyers and operators I’ve worked with across tech, nonprofits and mission-driven business.
"Working with Aria Tau has been one of the best decisions I've made so far. My business has been on fire since I met her."
Ana Jimenez - Previous Business Client
Built for founders who are serious about growth.
This work is for founders of startups, nonprofits and mission-driven businesses who are growing, preparing to raise money, or trying to make their revenue reliable. You don’t need your revenue strategy figured out. You do need to be committed to building one.
You might be looking to get venture capital or angel investment for your startup, leading a nonprofit, or growing a business you started on passion and a few loyal supporters. Either way, the goal is the same: to make your vision financially sustainable, so it no longer depends on luck or your sweat equity.
This is for you if
Growing your organization is a priority right now, not something you’ll get to someday.
You have momentum, such as a team, a community or early revenue, and need a model that can keep up.
You’re preparing to raise money from investors, donors, grantmakers or a mix.
You need help with your revenue model, pricing, funding mix or pitch.
You’ll look honestly at the data, and change course when the evidence says to.
You want an organization that sustains your team as well as your mission.
This is not for you if
You’re still exploring what your business or organization should be.
You want someone to build your strategy for you without your involvement.
You’re looking for a grant writer or someone to run your fundraising campaigns day to day.
You need a full-time executive rather than a strategic partner.
You’re not ready to act on what we find.
Not sure where to start? Book a free strategy call. We’ll look at where you are and whether a diagnostic, a retainer, or a custom strategy engagement is the right fit.
New Paradigm Strategist
About Aria
Aria Tau helps mission-driven founders build organizations with the revenue and funding to match their vision. Her experience spans startups and nonprofits: a cybersecurity startup she co-founded that raised $2M in its first year, a nonprofit community she grew from no funding to six figures in year one and $300K+ raised, and her own consulting practice.
She brings 15+ years across strategy, operations and entrepreneurship, including five years at McKinsey & Company and technology strategy and operations as a Senior Director at Nike.
Through Aria Tau Consulting, she helps founders get clear on where the money comes from, build a revenue model and funding plan, craft the pitch that brings funders in, and focus their team on the moves that matter most.
From My Substack
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Good intentions don’t change how an organization makes money. In this essay, I break down the three traps that pull purpose-led founders back into old business models, and the four conditions they need to build something new.
READY TO GIVE US A TRY?
Your vision is ready to scale.
Let’s build the business behind it. Book a free strategy call. We’ll look at where you are, what’s in the way, and the best place to start.
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